August 2023
Features
Rose Lavelle Takes on the World Again
Cincinnati’s soccer superstar returns to the World Cup looking forward to repping the USA with her teammates.
“Alt” Sports: Something for Everyone
Try one of these “alternative” sports if you’re looking to get beyond the ordinary.
New Bearcats Football Coach Scott Satterfield Turns “They” Into “We”
A whirlwind move from Louisville to UC started while the schools played each other in a bowl game and culminates with UC’s debut in the Big 12.
A Field of Dreams for All
Mason’s new adaptive baseball diamonds will make room for players of every ability.
Sports Are For Everyone at HOTMess Cincinnati
The popular LGBTQ+ intramural sports league is creating fun and competitive spaces for all.
Write Here, Write Now
A web of Cincinnati-based literary journals and zines connect writers and readers in a thriving do-it-yourself community. They want you to submit.
Cissé Diop Wreaks Havoc on the Virtual Pitch
The eMLS All-Star plays for FC Cincinnati, but you won’t see him on the field at TQL Stadium.
Krysten Lapid Will Jam You Up
The Cincinnati Rollergirls blocker has forged strong bonds and found community with her roller derby teammates.
What’s the Score?
Here’s what made Crosley Field’s scoreboard iconic and how its legacy lives on in Blue Ash.
Highly Selective Answers to Five Sporty Questions
Do you say “sportsball” when people talk about their teams? Get educated with answers to common Cincinnati sports questions.
Finding the Best Cincinnati Sports Gear in Town
Pro tip: skip the team shops and check out these stores instead.
Pickleball Is Everywhere All at Once
Pickleball courts are popping up everywhere in the Queen City. Here’s everything you need to know about how and where to play.
10 Great Cincinnati Sports Calls
Relive the greatest moments in Cincinnati sports history with the calls that made them memorable.
Here’s How to Follow Your Teams
Can’t make it to the games in person? Here’s how to catch the action on your devices.
Frontlines
Messi Mania Is Coming
The world’s best soccer player is on track to play at TQL Stadium next week. Can we handle the hype?
Dr. Know: A Lone Home, Mt. Lookout Square, and a Mysterious Sword
The good doctor investigates the last home left standing in Lick Run Greenway, the mystery of Mt. Lookout Square’s zip code, and a mysterious family heirloom.
Radar
A Fond Farewell to a Hans Nuetzel Home
A mid-century modern enthusiast poured her heart into the Hans Nuetzel home of her dreams. Saying goodbye isn’t easy.
The Family History of Koch Sporting Goods
The city’s oldest sporting goods store goes back five generations of Kochs.
Gatlinburg, Revisited
If you can manage to ignore the shiniest distractions, Gatlinburg offers a relaxing family camping destination.
Columns
Editor’s Letter, August 2023: Sports Bring Us Together
This month, we examine local sports and what they mean to us.
Living in Cin: Jerry Springer and Me
I spent two years working with one of the world’s most famous people, but both of us were mostly invisible.
Ventriloquism for Dummies
Vent Haven Museum offers visitors a one-of-a-kind experience as the world’s only ventriloquism museum.
Dine
Heavenly Highway Hash at Fifty West Brewpub
Fifty West Brewpub is back to serving savory entrées and unique drinks.
Tsaocaa, Holy Land of Tea, Is Worth The Pilgrimage
The specialty shop in Sharonville is a tea drinker’s delight.
Pie Hard At Findlay Market With This Local Independent Baker
Beth Hauke’s small business Happy Pies has grown from a labor of love to a full-time job.